You can even substitute yarns of different composition and weight, though I think a worsted is best, for warmth and heft.

It's not hard. I read up on how to cable (online) and this is what came of it.

All that's to say, cabling, if finicky, is not scary! I know it looks difficult. It looks fancy and special. But people who've been knitting for 3 months can figure out the technique simply from posts on the internet - and accomplish a successful end result.

It's totally flattering - I've had many compliments and I've only worn it once.

Last week, I bought enough yarn to make 5 or 6 of these for Xmas presents. Sorry, those of you who know me IRL, your getting a jump on the surprise.

Shout Out to the Knitters: I'd love to make another of these scarves with the remainder of a skein of the Brown Rice coloured yarn (shown above), but I don't have quite enough left - and I've checked every store in the city and it's all gone. I've even put out a request on Ravelry though so far I've had no luck.

If anyone has a skein of Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Brown Rice - 6202,dye lot 910, I would so appreciate the opportunity to buy it or trade with you. Please let me know!

That's a great gift item -- it looks fabulous and I know exactly how wonderful the Alpaca will feel. Love that lightweight warmth.And given such modest yardage, you could even splash out and do a cashmere version . . . which would be a From Me, To Me kind of gift.

F: That's just the thing! I've already researched the yarn. It'll be about 60 bucks for enough to make 1 (those skeins are tiny!). And I love the alpaca, which I've knit with twice, but I fear I may be slightly allergic to it. Next one I make for me will need to be in another fabric.

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